introduction to neuropsychology Flashcards
what does neuropsychological assessment asses ?
premorbid estimate memory current IQ Language Visual processing Executive functioning processing speed
what does the premorbid estimate include ?
educational history
occupational history
performance on reading tests
what does the current IQ test?
the scale Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-III
measures both the verbal and performance scale
what are examples of verbal scale tests ?
vocabulary similarities
arithmetic digit span
what are examples of performance scale tests ?
picture completion
picture arrangement
block design
what are the 2 parts to memory testing ?
recognition and recall , verbal and non verbal parts to each
what is an AMIPB story ?
adult memory and information processing battery , used for verbal material retained in story recall
how is language assessed ?
graded naming test
how is attentional and executive function tested?
stroop test
verbal fluency
weigl sorting test
what is the trail making test B ?
tests executive function , connects numbered dots in the correct order
how is speed of processing information tested ?
symbol digit modalities test
